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Central Falls, RI

City in Providence County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02863.

Population

22,701

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

19,013

ZIP codes

1

Central Falls and its ZIP codes

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Central Falls at a glance

  • Central Falls is about 18 times as dense as Rhode Island as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 8th among 36 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
  • The median household income is $49,285, 44% below the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,100 (13% below Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,200 a month.

Local data for Central Falls, RI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Central Falls, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,285

Poverty rate

24.6%

Median home value

$352,100

Median rent

$1,200/mo

Homeownership

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

10.8%

Median age

32.5

Average commute

27.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (5,570), Puerto Ricans (3,433), Colombian Americans (2,047).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Providence County. PPP loans are for Central Falls.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$71,755

290,835 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,040

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.9B

FY 2026, $8,994 per person

PPP loans

$22.6M

308 loans, 2,745 jobs reported

Providence County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Central Falls, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone59.3%
  • Carpooled13.7%
  • Public transit4.9%
  • Walked3.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.3%
  • Worked from home5.2%

Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Central Falls, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

884

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

834

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 19°F

51.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Central Falls, RI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

19.0%

U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

26.2%

U.S. 11.1% +15.1 pts

ZIP codes in Central Falls

1 in or overlapping Central Falls. Population shown

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Cities near Central Falls

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PawtucketCity1.2 mi8.7
Valley FallsCensus-designated place2.3 mi3.5
North Seekonk, MACensus-designated place3.3 mi1.4
ProvidenceCity5.3 mi18.4
North Attleborough Town, MACity5.6 mi18.9
East ProvidenceCity6.3 mi13.3
Cumberland HillCensus-designated place6.4 mi3.2
Attleboro, MACity6.6 mi26.8
GreenvilleCensus-designated place8.2 mi5.6
WoonsocketCity9.2 mi7.7
CranstonCity9.3 mi28.3
HarmonyCensus-designated place11 mi2.9
Norton Center, MACensus-designated place12 mi1.7
WarwickCity12 mi35
Mansfield Center, MACensus-designated place13 mi2.8
Franklin Town, MACity14 mi26.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Central Falls, RI in?
Central Falls is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What ZIP codes are in Central Falls, RI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Central Falls include 02863.
What is the population of Central Falls, RI?
About 22,701 people live in Central Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Central Falls?
Nearby places include Pawtucket (1.2 mi), Valley Falls (2.3 mi), North Seekonk, MA (3.3 mi), Providence (5.3 mi), North Attleborough Town, MA (5.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023